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May 20, 2026

Mojave Markets is the rack sale for everyone

A new market is rolling into Burleigh this weekend, and it’s got big plans for the neighbourhood. Mojave Markets launches this Saturday, May 23, at Mo’s Desert Clubhouse, introducing visitors to what’s set to be known as the Burleigh Arts…

May 13, 2026

Where to catch a movie on the Gold Coast

Maybe it’s the school holidays or the buzzy new releases, but we’re in the mood for a movie. And here on the Gold Coast, there are plenty of places to catch them. Yatala Drive-In There’s no cinema experience quite like…

May 13, 2026

The story behind: The Chilly Bin

With so many incredible local businesses on the Gold Coast, one begins to wonder: how did they all come to be? In our series, ‘The story behind…’, we chat with local founders and owners about how their business started, their…

March 25, 2026

Australia’s best beaches – officially?

If you needed an excuse to plan a beach day (as if), consider this it. Tourism Australia has released its official ranking of the country’s best beaches – and some are right on our doorstep. The tourism body has tapped…

March 25, 2026

Where to find the ‘old Gold Coast’

The Gold Coast is no stranger to property booms – in fact, inflated real estate prices were how the city got its name back in 1953. But behind our rapidly changing skyline, there are still hints of the ‘old Gold…

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